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Four Ways To Find Foods That Heal

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What you put in your body has a lot to do with the health of your body. That’s why you shouldn’t smoke or do drugs. Even alcohol can have immediate negative effects on your liver, and the more you drink (and the longer) it can have permanent damage. If you’re living on a diet of fatty and greasy foods and allowing yourself to be overweight or obese you are also damaging your liver and shortening your lifespan.

If you eat fresh foods and make wise decisions, picking foods rich in healthy nutrients, you can live longer and do it with far more energy. It’s really not that hard to eat healthy either, it just takes willpower. Not everyone knows what it means to eat healthy, so check out the USDA’s MyPlate to start learning. [Read more…]

Three Changes To Make Now For A Healthier New Year

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The new year may already be here but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to start working towards a healthier life and body. In fact, you can start any time of the year. And, if you falter a little there’s nothing that says you can’t change things back up mid box of cookies and start trying to be healthy again.

Instead of making resolutions, make a plan to better your life, reevaluate it when you need to, and don’t let little slip ups discourage you from getting back on track and going at it again. If you want to start being healthier, this new year and beyond, here are a few good places to start. [Read more…]

Five Tips For Having A Healthier New Year

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In the time of New Year’s resolutions, this is the perfect time to start thinking about being a healthier person. There are many things that you can do in order to be healthier. Changing the way you eat, getting up and moving more, and simply caring more for your body (and your mind) are great places to start.

Instead of making a resolution, which most people fail at within the first month of the new year, try making some permanent life changes. Make it about your health and wellness, not just about the changing of the year. Here are some tips for living healthier in 2017, and beyond. [Read more…]

Tips To Losing Weight Without A Gym Membership

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2017 is fast approaching which means it is time to make those New Year’s resolutions. If you are one of the many people who vow to lose weight for the new year but don’t want to spend the money on a gym membership, then you may be looking for some tips to lose your extra pounds at home. Here are a few tips to help you lose weight for the New Year without leaving the comfort and convenience of home. [Read more…]

Tips For Getting More Dairy In Your Diet

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Whether or not you are the type of person to spend time perusing the USDA’s MyPlate to determine what foods you should eat each day, and how much of them, it is important to understand that your body needs the nutrients found in dairy products. Different dairy products will do different things for you.

The basic key to having dairy in your diet is to make sure you are picking low or no fat options. Dairy can contain a lot of fat, if you’re opting for things like whole milk. You won’t be losing out on good stuff by picking the healthier options. Instead, you’ll be gaining a healthier lifestyle. [Read more…]

4 Most Common Injuries Following a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident is never a pleasant experience. It can cause serious injuries that impact your life for years to come.  Beyond physical damage, a car accident can also take its toll mentally. Take a look at some of the most common after-effects of car accidents and what you can do about them.